Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Capri 21 2014 vs Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Capri 21 2014 vs Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chris-Craft Capri 21 2014 at 21,2 ft versus Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 at 18,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Capri 21 2014 tips the scales at 3 900 lbs — 987 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 at 2 913 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Chris-Craft Capri 21 2014 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 34 gal and 34 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Capri 21 2014 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Capri 21 2014 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Capri 21 2014 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.20 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length - Feet21.2
Length - Feet18.83
Length overall - Meters6.46
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inches226
Beam7.11 ft
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters2.17
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches95
Draft [max] - Detail2.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inches25
Draft [max] - Inches17.5
Displacement3900.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail43 in. (1.10 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.09
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches43
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2913
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches58
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.74
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.0L V8
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower260 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChris-Craft
Modelnot available
ModelLancer 2
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee